Dagless
Mar 10, 08:36 AM
I'd buy a DSi if I was buying for 1 game. We have them for sale for around €100 brand new now. Considering 3DS is retailing at €260 here that's one hell of a difference.
DSi = 13 hour battery life, less than 1/2 price
3DS may be more powerful, but 2.5-3 hour battery life & twice the price to do what?
play a game designed for the ds. It seems like a poor trade off.
I've heard that DS games get 5-7 hours battery life on the 3DS. I guess it doesn't need the same GPU and the 3D effect also chops down battery times (with 3D off 3DS games get hours more life).
I am playing Black on my DS Lite right now. I can tell it wasnt designed for the screen on the Lite though, as in battle the lettering in the pokemon names is really cramped.
There's no resolution difference between the Lite and the DSi. The problem in Pokemon is the text is just really tiny, in-battle character names are 3 pixels wide. They'll be 3 pixels wide no matter what display. W looks like a H even on a DSi XL! It was a really poor choice of font.
DSi = 13 hour battery life, less than 1/2 price
3DS may be more powerful, but 2.5-3 hour battery life & twice the price to do what?
play a game designed for the ds. It seems like a poor trade off.
I've heard that DS games get 5-7 hours battery life on the 3DS. I guess it doesn't need the same GPU and the 3D effect also chops down battery times (with 3D off 3DS games get hours more life).
I am playing Black on my DS Lite right now. I can tell it wasnt designed for the screen on the Lite though, as in battle the lettering in the pokemon names is really cramped.
There's no resolution difference between the Lite and the DSi. The problem in Pokemon is the text is just really tiny, in-battle character names are 3 pixels wide. They'll be 3 pixels wide no matter what display. W looks like a H even on a DSi XL! It was a really poor choice of font.
rainman::|:|
Jul 23, 09:38 PM
Nope, none at all. Only thing unexpected is sales tax, makes each song charge like $1.07 or something, depending on where you live...
btw, if any site charges you a fee like that, without telling you, contact your credit card fraud department-- you shouldn't be liable for the charge, and their guys will track it down for you.
:)
pnw
btw, if any site charges you a fee like that, without telling you, contact your credit card fraud department-- you shouldn't be liable for the charge, and their guys will track it down for you.
:)
pnw
Tallest Skil
Jun 10, 09:28 AM
i would've thought the iphone + the sdk would be on the same bridge.
I would have thought that Apple still cared about making computers.
Guess we were both wrong.
I would have thought that Apple still cared about making computers.
Guess we were both wrong.
bally555
Apr 23, 01:52 PM
This is what you are looking for. I took a screen shot from the page of the Air 2010's service manual.
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karsten
Nov 20, 08:22 PM
edit- see post 2 down i cant get log to post
SideStepSociety
Apr 27, 07:57 PM
Curses!
How do you like your iPad 2? Worth the upgrade from the first gen?
How do you like your iPad 2? Worth the upgrade from the first gen?
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robeddie
Apr 25, 06:23 PM
We know the next MBA will have a better cpu. But we also suspect it'll have a weaker gpu.
There's also the chance the next MBA will have a backlit keyboard.
There's a solid chance the price points will remain the same.
For me, I'll keep my current 11" 128/2 11" air and see what the test on the next revision show. If the graphics performance is only equal or less than then my model, AND the backlit keyboard is still MIA, then I'll gladly keep my current model.
There's also the chance the next MBA will have a backlit keyboard.
There's a solid chance the price points will remain the same.
For me, I'll keep my current 11" 128/2 11" air and see what the test on the next revision show. If the graphics performance is only equal or less than then my model, AND the backlit keyboard is still MIA, then I'll gladly keep my current model.
Koodauw
Nov 28, 06:21 PM
So you would recomend the v600 over the v400 as far as battery life and quality?
It all depends. I liked the V600 better than the V400 for these reasons.
It was made out of Metal/Aluminium instead of plastic.
I seemed to be able to hear better on it. Although i think it was do mainly to ergonomics.
I liked the look and feel of it much better. To me the V400 was the beta, and the V600 was the final product.
I value style, and durability, so I went with the V600. Also, I had a V60 which I loved. Possibly the best phone I have ever owned, and the V600 remind me much of it. I'm sure was a big part of my decision.
And as for battery life, if I remember correctly it was about the same. No huge difference.
So I guess if your an average user, The V400 is a good fit.
BTW, I dont think Cingular sells the V600 anymore. I think they replaced it with a 500 series phone. Which is made out of plastic :(
It all depends. I liked the V600 better than the V400 for these reasons.
It was made out of Metal/Aluminium instead of plastic.
I seemed to be able to hear better on it. Although i think it was do mainly to ergonomics.
I liked the look and feel of it much better. To me the V400 was the beta, and the V600 was the final product.
I value style, and durability, so I went with the V600. Also, I had a V60 which I loved. Possibly the best phone I have ever owned, and the V600 remind me much of it. I'm sure was a big part of my decision.
And as for battery life, if I remember correctly it was about the same. No huge difference.
So I guess if your an average user, The V400 is a good fit.
BTW, I dont think Cingular sells the V600 anymore. I think they replaced it with a 500 series phone. Which is made out of plastic :(
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G-Mo
May 3, 12:45 PM
$800.
Wow! I've got a couple of empty original iPhone boxes, think I'll fill them with 135g worth of weight and go over and visit my buddy with a shrink wrap machine...
Wow! I've got a couple of empty original iPhone boxes, think I'll fill them with 135g worth of weight and go over and visit my buddy with a shrink wrap machine...
jettredmont
Mar 17, 12:29 AM
Thank you Apple for fixing your full price beta software.
I've been using Aperture 3.0 since 3.0.1 came out. This is FAR from "beta" quality software. It's rock solid on my 250GB+ Aperture library.
Yes, some folks have had problems, but that's to be expected; this is software, and software will always have bugs. The bugs were neither egregious nor wide-spread (although to hear the kvetching you'd think that every Aperture user had their photo libraries replaced with goat se pics and emailed to their coworkers).
The much less vocal majority have been using Aperture 3 for a while now and are getting a heck of a lot of use out of it.
I've been using Aperture 3.0 since 3.0.1 came out. This is FAR from "beta" quality software. It's rock solid on my 250GB+ Aperture library.
Yes, some folks have had problems, but that's to be expected; this is software, and software will always have bugs. The bugs were neither egregious nor wide-spread (although to hear the kvetching you'd think that every Aperture user had their photo libraries replaced with goat se pics and emailed to their coworkers).
The much less vocal majority have been using Aperture 3 for a while now and are getting a heck of a lot of use out of it.
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Apple-Core
Apr 18, 10:37 PM
What is Apple-Core.net?
Apple-Core.Net -- http://www.apple-core.net/ | http://www.apple-core.net/forums/ -- The latest Mac-related forum to hit the scene. By the people, for the people, and so much more.
Presenting you with the first ever forum democracy is AppleCore. As a member of the website, you are encouraged to give your utmost input on all topics or subject concerning the site, forum, and anything else. Would you like a spot as a mod, admin, or even new site owner? Come one and come all to be elected into office. AppleCore is your place.
The Team
David Dunn -- Administrator & Owner
"The interOracle" -- Administrator & Co-Owner
Keith "X" -- Asst. Administrator & Designer/Dev.
Jeff "Bean" -- Asst. Administrator & Designer/Dev.
Joshua Coventry -- Moderator & Designer/Dev.
Geoff Myers -- Moderator & Designer/Dev.
Robert Hest -- Moderator & Elections Manager
Nick "Zbornack" -- Designer/Dev.
Main/Upcoming Features
Website -- http://www.apple-core.net/ -- Coming soon is the fully-fledged front page and website of Apple-Core.net. The site has been up since April 11 and is already making ground-breaking progress. Contained on the front page is a preview of the many features to come.
Forum -- http://www.apple-core.net/forums/ -- Up since only April 11, in roughly one week, the community squadron and its helpful members have accumualted a total of over 1000 articles and a total of 40 contributing individuals. Ever-growing, many more styles, themes, mods, etc. are to come. Register today and give us your ideas & feedback on the forum and you have a good chance of becoming a moderator in the upcoming elections!
Gallery -- TBA -- A functional gallery is still awaiting its move from the previous preliminary domain of AppleCore, but will be a great place for images, movies, audio, and files of many other kinds.
Arcade -- TBA -- The arcade will offer many of the games we grew up on and loved, along with an integrated scoreboard that automatically remembers a member's username from the rest of the site and is updated.
RSS Feed & News -- TBA -- In the coming week, the RSS feed should be up and working along with news for the front page and elsewhere. In the future, AppleCore hopes to become one of Spymac's very own news tracks!
Other -- TBA -- See the front page for all of the other features and parts of the site that are soon to come! A "history" page of the website with the back-stories of the team and the website, a "retro" page for all of you old-school Mac, computing, gaming, and music geeks, auctions (yes'r, yes'm!), and more to come!
Enjoy
Now head on over and have some fun! Please, register and suggest each, every, and any idea or comment you may have. Your feedback is crucially helpful in the advancement of the site and its parts!
Everyone is welcome. You will soon notice that the AppleCore forums are a blend of professionality and relaxation, with a perky look yet highly un-restrictive and laid-back attitude. We just want everyone to have some fun.
MacRumors fellows, enjoy!
-- The Apple-Core.net Team
Apple-Core.Net -- http://www.apple-core.net/ | http://www.apple-core.net/forums/ -- The latest Mac-related forum to hit the scene. By the people, for the people, and so much more.
Presenting you with the first ever forum democracy is AppleCore. As a member of the website, you are encouraged to give your utmost input on all topics or subject concerning the site, forum, and anything else. Would you like a spot as a mod, admin, or even new site owner? Come one and come all to be elected into office. AppleCore is your place.
The Team
David Dunn -- Administrator & Owner
"The interOracle" -- Administrator & Co-Owner
Keith "X" -- Asst. Administrator & Designer/Dev.
Jeff "Bean" -- Asst. Administrator & Designer/Dev.
Joshua Coventry -- Moderator & Designer/Dev.
Geoff Myers -- Moderator & Designer/Dev.
Robert Hest -- Moderator & Elections Manager
Nick "Zbornack" -- Designer/Dev.
Main/Upcoming Features
Website -- http://www.apple-core.net/ -- Coming soon is the fully-fledged front page and website of Apple-Core.net. The site has been up since April 11 and is already making ground-breaking progress. Contained on the front page is a preview of the many features to come.
Forum -- http://www.apple-core.net/forums/ -- Up since only April 11, in roughly one week, the community squadron and its helpful members have accumualted a total of over 1000 articles and a total of 40 contributing individuals. Ever-growing, many more styles, themes, mods, etc. are to come. Register today and give us your ideas & feedback on the forum and you have a good chance of becoming a moderator in the upcoming elections!
Gallery -- TBA -- A functional gallery is still awaiting its move from the previous preliminary domain of AppleCore, but will be a great place for images, movies, audio, and files of many other kinds.
Arcade -- TBA -- The arcade will offer many of the games we grew up on and loved, along with an integrated scoreboard that automatically remembers a member's username from the rest of the site and is updated.
RSS Feed & News -- TBA -- In the coming week, the RSS feed should be up and working along with news for the front page and elsewhere. In the future, AppleCore hopes to become one of Spymac's very own news tracks!
Other -- TBA -- See the front page for all of the other features and parts of the site that are soon to come! A "history" page of the website with the back-stories of the team and the website, a "retro" page for all of you old-school Mac, computing, gaming, and music geeks, auctions (yes'r, yes'm!), and more to come!
Enjoy
Now head on over and have some fun! Please, register and suggest each, every, and any idea or comment you may have. Your feedback is crucially helpful in the advancement of the site and its parts!
Everyone is welcome. You will soon notice that the AppleCore forums are a blend of professionality and relaxation, with a perky look yet highly un-restrictive and laid-back attitude. We just want everyone to have some fun.
MacRumors fellows, enjoy!
-- The Apple-Core.net Team
MCIowaRulz
Apr 30, 09:34 PM
Are the processor's all "Desktop" or are they "Mobile"?
Since this Samsung processor is a 2630 QM (used in the base MacBookPro I believe) The base iMac should have at least that right?
Since this Samsung processor is a 2630 QM (used in the base MacBookPro I believe) The base iMac should have at least that right?
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thunderclap
Mar 14, 04:23 PM
Well, iSwifter works it's just the frame rate is pretty low. Oh well...
Kardashian
Apr 28, 05:42 AM
I heard that the Special Red Edition iPhone 3G Pro will be released soon, if so, will it be 16GB or 32GB? Or, it will have both formats? Will you get this special version instead of a black or white one?
No, love.
"Special Red Edition iPhone 3G Pro".
So, other than a colour change, what makes it Pro?
Move along people.
No, love.
"Special Red Edition iPhone 3G Pro".
So, other than a colour change, what makes it Pro?
Move along people.
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rockinmorockin
Apr 23, 03:43 AM
I'm an Android guy but I bought an iPad 2. Since I didn't know much of the app store, I bought an app for $9.99 with my mom's credit card (it's on her account). but i wanted to use my 25 dollar gift card, i didn't know you were supposed to redeem it first -___-.
i sent an email reporting it saying it was a mistake. do you think they will revert it or does apple have a no return policy?
i sent an email reporting it saying it was a mistake. do you think they will revert it or does apple have a no return policy?
mainstreetmark
Nov 1, 12:09 PM
We have:
Apple CEOs
Apple Desktops
Apple Events
Apple Hardware
Apple ICs
Apple Information
Apple Laptops
Apple Services
Apple Software
Companies
Consumer Software
Graphics
Mac Desktops
Mac OS X
Networking
Operating Systems
Ports
Pro Software
Processors
Prosumer Software
Storage
Stubs
Third-Party Hardware
Third Party Hardware
Third Party Software
What a mess! We should standardize all these now, before it's too late! For example:
"Pro Software" vs "Prosumer Software" ??
Third-Party Hardware vs Third Party Hardware
I'm not really behind the whole "third party" distinction in the first place. We should have:
- Software
- Hardware
Software could be broken down in the various apple-provided subcategories as I described in a previous post. The whole "prosumer/consumer" category really only applies easily to Apple stuff. Sure, photoshop may be a "prosumer" app, but would Graphics Converter? It's used by pro's. I suspect most people who are looking for a solution wouldn't be going down a "pro" vs "consumer" road, but rather after a specific kind of application (an Internet utility, for example). This doesn't exclude a "Software->Apple Prosumer" category.
Hardware should similarly have a standard breakdown: Displays, CPUs, Mouses, etc... No need to necessarily differentiate between Apple/non-Apple stuff here. There should be no "Apple Displays" subcategory, but the Cinema Display could be in both Hardware->Displays, and Hardware->Apple Hardware (but not only Hardware->Apple Displays)
Apple CEOs
Apple Desktops
Apple Events
Apple Hardware
Apple ICs
Apple Information
Apple Laptops
Apple Services
Apple Software
Companies
Consumer Software
Graphics
Mac Desktops
Mac OS X
Networking
Operating Systems
Ports
Pro Software
Processors
Prosumer Software
Storage
Stubs
Third-Party Hardware
Third Party Hardware
Third Party Software
What a mess! We should standardize all these now, before it's too late! For example:
"Pro Software" vs "Prosumer Software" ??
Third-Party Hardware vs Third Party Hardware
I'm not really behind the whole "third party" distinction in the first place. We should have:
- Software
- Hardware
Software could be broken down in the various apple-provided subcategories as I described in a previous post. The whole "prosumer/consumer" category really only applies easily to Apple stuff. Sure, photoshop may be a "prosumer" app, but would Graphics Converter? It's used by pro's. I suspect most people who are looking for a solution wouldn't be going down a "pro" vs "consumer" road, but rather after a specific kind of application (an Internet utility, for example). This doesn't exclude a "Software->Apple Prosumer" category.
Hardware should similarly have a standard breakdown: Displays, CPUs, Mouses, etc... No need to necessarily differentiate between Apple/non-Apple stuff here. There should be no "Apple Displays" subcategory, but the Cinema Display could be in both Hardware->Displays, and Hardware->Apple Hardware (but not only Hardware->Apple Displays)
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GGJstudios
May 4, 03:29 PM
Buying from gainsaver? (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CDoQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.macrumors.com%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D612588&ei=77bBTa6yIafq0gHO7Ki3Cg&usg=AFQjCNEB3h6UNgw1H9qie983HvEUz3XMMg&sig2=obEZeDrL4wOfi3Wb9ELCfw)
Is GainSaver serious? (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CEUQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.macrumors.com%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D733508&ei=77bBTa6yIafq0gHO7Ki3Cg&usg=AFQjCNFDwSKBWt0mP7bpLVMyKLMTNJ2VDQ&sig2=5S3DBWJ6iCeNDr4oscL2bQ)
Is GainSaver serious? (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CEUQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.macrumors.com%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D733508&ei=77bBTa6yIafq0gHO7Ki3Cg&usg=AFQjCNFDwSKBWt0mP7bpLVMyKLMTNJ2VDQ&sig2=5S3DBWJ6iCeNDr4oscL2bQ)
cubist
Mar 20, 09:21 AM
We are in a time of transition. Soon, there will be dozens of USB/DVI KVMs which work perfectly. At this time, though, KVMs are mostly VGA/PS2.
You can get adapters which convert PS2 to USB and the other way quite cheaply. I've used an old Master Console for years this way. I must note, however, that I wasn't able to get the Apple keyboard to talk to the Master Console with a USB-to-PS2 adapter. Newer models may work better.
The best bet might be to use one of the little $90 jobs temporarily, and plan to get a new KVM in a year or two when better models are available. If you can't get the Apple KB to work thru an adapter, make sure you get a PS2 keyboard that has the Windows key, as that will become your cloverleaf key. F12 is eject.
You can get adapters which convert PS2 to USB and the other way quite cheaply. I've used an old Master Console for years this way. I must note, however, that I wasn't able to get the Apple keyboard to talk to the Master Console with a USB-to-PS2 adapter. Newer models may work better.
The best bet might be to use one of the little $90 jobs temporarily, and plan to get a new KVM in a year or two when better models are available. If you can't get the Apple KB to work thru an adapter, make sure you get a PS2 keyboard that has the Windows key, as that will become your cloverleaf key. F12 is eject.
GeeYouEye
Sep 21, 12:38 AM
Anyone have any guesses?
n2arkitektur
Apr 5, 03:40 PM
I logged into my account to verify an iTunes store purchase (why you have to confirm a purchase of a free app I will never understand) where I found someone else's account information. It's my Apple ID and email, but it is their name, address, phone, nickname, and credit card number. Has any ever seen this before? Has there been recent news about Apple's servers being compromised? Does this mean someone else is looking at my information? There's no way I will be reentering the correct information until Apple can convince me my account is secure.
Benjy91
Apr 18, 03:33 AM
To be honest, I'd probably get more excited over any optics that Nokia will bring to WP7.
A friend of mine is unfortunate enough to own an N8 but boy is the camera good on it. :)
Nokia has always made quality hardware, but as the Smartphone started to change to what we know now, It was sorely let down by Symbian.
A friend of mine is unfortunate enough to own an N8 but boy is the camera good on it. :)
Nokia has always made quality hardware, but as the Smartphone started to change to what we know now, It was sorely let down by Symbian.
Jovian9
Sep 17, 12:48 PM
Awhile back I ran out of room on my 40GB iPod Photo and my warranty was going to expire at the end of Oct '05 (bought when the Photos were originally released). So I waited to see if they would upgrade the full size iPods.....which they did not...they just released the Nano's. So I put my 40GB iPod Photo on eBay and it sold quickly and I ordered a 60GB Color iPod. But with the expo being next week b/t the 20th and 24th maybe they will still release another upgrade. Should I wait and not open my new 60GB iPod? This way I could return my iPod and order a newer one. Does anyone have experience with unopened returns to Apple?.....cost?.....can you return an iPod you ordered online to a local Apple Store? Thanks!
RedReplicant
Apr 14, 03:55 PM
Why does everyone keep using this program?? It is so unreliable.. I use something called disk radar and its 300 times better than voltans poc program. Either disk radar or DiskTools Pro - those are much better than using voltans garbage program.. for instance.. I got a 2TB drive a few days ago and already smart utility says its failing.. I call BS here and then I ran it under windows and using disktools pro and disk radar - the drive passed all tests and is NOT failing..
Stay away from smart utility - its a POC program (POC=Piece of crap).
:confused: Ok then. Diskradar says my disk is excellent, however it has had bad sectors before resulting in lockups and dataloss. It also doesn't let you run disk tests.
Stay away from smart utility - its a POC program (POC=Piece of crap).
:confused: Ok then. Diskradar says my disk is excellent, however it has had bad sectors before resulting in lockups and dataloss. It also doesn't let you run disk tests.
Solafaa
Jan 21, 10:05 AM
Well at first it comes in this great little box, after opening it I was amazing. Not at the size of the iPod but rather on how much it wighes or I should say how much it does not. Its very light, while driving for 15 mins I could not feel it in my shirt pocket. I installed the cd then pluged the iPod and downloaded 130 songs (I got the 512mb version) onto it. All seems great till now.
I am now in my car driving home, and get a taste of newest iPod from Apple. The sound it great, to my normal user ears it sound as good as it can. The controls are easy to use and are in the right place. I find that not having a screen is a bit on the downside since I got lost a few times trying go forward or go back to a song I heard. For my use on the other its great not having a screen, I just put the songs I want and hit the gym.
iPod Shuffle vs iPod
Here is the bug question, and a hard one unless you know what you want. I read a few post on how some people wanted to get rid of there iPod (5gb-10gb) to get an iPod Shuffle (some here and other forums). The iPod shuffle is for people with a small playlist or who are on the move a lot. I hit the gym 5 times a week and do many other sports. The problem I had was that the iPod is to large for me to carry around with me while doing sports. The iPod shuffle is very light and does the job I need very well in this area. Unless you need the protibility of the iPod Shuffle when doing any kind of sports your normal iPod is the better deal.
Final thoughts
All-in-all the iPod Shuffle is a great product, its small, sounds great and look good. I can use it as a USB thumb drive aswell, thou its not as fast as a normal one. I am very pleased with it so far and inted to use it a lot. If your looking for a flash mp3 player then this is the one for you, if you have a large collection and don�t mind the extra wight then stick with your normal iPod, I for one have two iPods, the U2 and the iPod Shuffle both are great players for different uses.
Note: Pic is taken via camara phone
I am now in my car driving home, and get a taste of newest iPod from Apple. The sound it great, to my normal user ears it sound as good as it can. The controls are easy to use and are in the right place. I find that not having a screen is a bit on the downside since I got lost a few times trying go forward or go back to a song I heard. For my use on the other its great not having a screen, I just put the songs I want and hit the gym.
iPod Shuffle vs iPod
Here is the bug question, and a hard one unless you know what you want. I read a few post on how some people wanted to get rid of there iPod (5gb-10gb) to get an iPod Shuffle (some here and other forums). The iPod shuffle is for people with a small playlist or who are on the move a lot. I hit the gym 5 times a week and do many other sports. The problem I had was that the iPod is to large for me to carry around with me while doing sports. The iPod shuffle is very light and does the job I need very well in this area. Unless you need the protibility of the iPod Shuffle when doing any kind of sports your normal iPod is the better deal.
Final thoughts
All-in-all the iPod Shuffle is a great product, its small, sounds great and look good. I can use it as a USB thumb drive aswell, thou its not as fast as a normal one. I am very pleased with it so far and inted to use it a lot. If your looking for a flash mp3 player then this is the one for you, if you have a large collection and don�t mind the extra wight then stick with your normal iPod, I for one have two iPods, the U2 and the iPod Shuffle both are great players for different uses.
Note: Pic is taken via camara phone
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